Find out how popular the last name DeRoos is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeRoos.

DeRoos, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeRoos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRoos in America

DeRoos is the 45412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRoos surname appeared 471 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeRoos.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRoos to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeRoos

The surname DEROOS has its origins in the Netherlands and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "roos," meaning "rose," and the prefix "de," which means "the." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone who lived near a rose bush or a place associated with roses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Dutch village of Aarlanderveen, where a family by the name of DEROOS is mentioned in local records from the late 1500s. The name also appears in various historical documents from the provinces of Zuid-Holland and Utrecht, indicating its widespread use in the region.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Jan DEROOS (1622-1678) was a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural works. His etchings and engravings of Dutch cities and buildings are highly regarded and can be found in several museum collections.

Another notable bearer of the name was Pieter DEROOS (1737-1805), a Dutch statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Dutch Republic to France during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution.

During the 19th century, the name DEROOS gained popularity outside of the Netherlands as Dutch immigrants settled in various parts of the world. One such individual was Hendrik DEROOS (1825-1892), a Dutch-American businessman who established a successful trading company in New York City, dealing in goods imported from the Dutch East Indies.

In the literary world, Anna DEROOS (1876-1942) was a Dutch-Canadian author and poet known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality. Her collection of poetry, "Sonnetten van het Leven" (Sonnets of Life), published in 1912, received critical acclaim.

Throughout history, the surname DEROOS has also been associated with various professions, from artists and writers to businessmen and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRoos

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeRoos.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeRoos was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeRoos has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeRoos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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